Explore One Health
Imagine a world where human, animal, plant, and environmental health work together, not separately. That’s the power of One Health. It’s our best way to tackle complex problems like emerging diseases, antibiotic resistance, and even climate change.
Did you know that many new diseases originate in animals and then spread to humans? One Health helps us track and prevent these outbreaks before they become major threats. It’s all about recognizing that our health is connected to the health of the planet and all living things.

Why One Health Matters
One Health isn’t just a concept—it’s a critical approach to solving some of the biggest health challenges facing us today. By understanding how human, animal, plant, and environmental health are interconnected, we can develop more effective and sustainable solutions.
Here’s How One Health Makes a Difference:

- Preventing Pandemics: By monitoring diseases in animals, we can identify potential threats to humans and take steps to prevent outbreaks.
- Combating Antibiotic Resistance: One Health promotes responsible antibiotic use in both humans and animals, slowing the development of drug-resistant bacteria.
- Protecting Our Planet: One Health recognizes that a healthy environment is essential for the well-being of both people and animals.
What You’ll Discover With Our Learning Opportunities
Whether you’re simply curious about One Health or ready to make a real difference in the world, we’ve got something for you. Our courses and resources are designed to fit your learning style and goals.

- Online Courses: Our self-paced online courses provide a flexible and accessible way to learn about One Health concepts, principles, and applications.
- Workshops and Seminars: Our interactive workshops and seminars bring together experts and learners to explore specific One Health topics in greater depth.
- Webinars and Online Events: We host webinars and online events featuring leading One Health researchers and practitioners.
- Conferences and Symposia: We organize and participate in conferences and symposia to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration within the One Health community.
- Resource Library: Check out the goodies we have to help you learn and teach about One Health. We have posters, handouts, a card-based game, and even an interactive exhibit.
We Love Creating Custom Learning Experiences.
If you’re looking for something specific or have a unique opportunity in mind, let’s chat. We can customize workshops, webinars, or even courses to fit your needs. Just drop us an email and let’s explore the possibilities together.
Our Featured Course – Introduction to One Health
Ready to See One Health in Action?
Start with our free Introduction to One Health course and discover how One Health can shape the future of health.

Ever wonder how our health is tied to the health of animals, plants, and the environment? This course is your gateway to understanding those amazing connections.
Why Dive into This Course?
One Health is all about teamwork. It’s realizing that human, animal, plant, and environmental health are all part of one big picture. In this fun, self-paced course, you’ll explore the One Health world, learn its history, and see how it’s making a difference right now.

What You’ll Learn
- How everything is connected – humans, animals, plants, and the planet.
- The essential concepts of One Health and why they matter.
- The power of interdisciplinary collaboration in improving health outcomes.
- The journey of One Health and how it tackles today’s challenges.
- The components of a One Health framework and how they work together.
- A real-life example of One Health in action.
- Practical ways to integrate One Health into your daily life.
- Insights from One Health experts.

Is This Course Right for You?
One Health is for EVERYONE! This course is perfect if:
- You’re a student, teacher, or pro in public health, medicine, veterinary science, environmental science, or anything related, and you want to see the bigger picture.
- You’re a researcher, community leader, or policymaker ready to make a real impact.
- You’re just curious about making the world healthier and more sustainable.
No experience needed – just bring your curiosity and passion.

Why You’ll Love this Course
- Totally Free. Seriously. No hidden fees, no subscriptions, just pure learning goodness. (Psst… some of our other courses might have a small fee, but this one’s on us.)
- Learn on Your Time. Life is busy, we get it. Learn at your own pace, on your own time.
- Learn from Experts. Our content is created by One Health and public health pros.
- Get Ready to be Engaged. We’ve packed this course with videos, real-life examples, quizzes, and other fun surprises.
- Learn Anywhere, Anytime. Phone, tablet, computer-whatever works for you.
- Get a Certificate. Show the world your commitment to One Health.
Ready to Join the One Health Movement?
Once you sign up, you’ll get a welcome email with a link to the course.
You can start exploring whenever you’re ready.
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Contact us at ihla@georgiasouthern.edu

Last updated: 3/10/2025